Attention IDNIYRA members! Please take the time to read this special issue of Runner Tracks. The governing board is asking for your input on the proposed new agreements that will form the basis for a more unified world wide class.We ask all members to review the documents and submit comments via email to:
Eric Anderson eric.anderson5193@att.net
Executive Secretary Deb Whitehorse exec.secretary@idniyra.org
for publication in September 2018 Runner Tracks.

In iceboating, there’s a first time for everything.By Peter Mcgowan June 5, 2018

I look to my left and then to my right and think, I can outrun these guys. I’m rocking the boat, carving channels in the ice so my runners don’t stick. One hand is on the tiller, and the other is clenching the limp wire shroud. The stay flexes as I rhythmically push and pull the boat, building up potential energy, like drawing a bow. When the race starts, I want to be on the back stroke so I can catapult it ­forward and sprint away from the line. Continue reading on Sailing World.

IDNIYRA members will soon receive via the postal service an IDNIYRA ballot where you can vote on the election of the Governing Committee and vote on proposed changes to the Constitution and Bylaws. The ballot is attached to 4 pages of Constitution and Bylaws proposals. Please take the time to review the proposals, fill out the ballot, detach it from the proposals, put it in an envelope, and mail to Secretary Deb Whitehorse.
This ballot gives you the opportunity to approve the use of electronic voting by internet for issues that affect North America. Please make your voice heard on this important measure.DIDN’T GET A BALLOT? Please email to me exec.secretary@idniyra.org and I will send one to you.DEADLINE: All ballots must be postmarked by July 1, 2018.PROPOSALS:Download the Proposals to Change the Constitution & Bylaws

Current Issue: May 2018

Here’s your end of the season newsletter, the May edition of Runner Tracks. Class members should read this issue carefully, particularly Eric Anderson’s report on what was accomplished at the April meeting between officials of the IDNIYRA and IDNIYRA-Europe and what will happen moving forward.

Another successful week of DN and Ice Optimist racing has concluded on Siberia’s Lake Baikal. Congratulations to all who competed including North American DNer Chris Berger US5166. Read more on DN Russia. Asia Cup ResultsGoldSilver

This video piece was published the day Chris Berger left for the Gold Cup and European Championship. Congratulations to DN5166 on achieving a top ten finish of 7th in the European Championship and a 22nd in the Gold Cup. And thank you for helping to spread the word about the DN Class.

Our class is in need of new Rear Commodores for the Central and Eastern Regions. Both Bill Cutting and Chad Atkins have indicated that they are not able to continue in the roles since both have young families. We thank them for all the hard work they put into the class, but now it is time for someone else to step up. Normally the Governing Committee does not get involved in regional affairs, but since the regions have not been able to identify replacements, we are putting out the word.
The Central Region is hosting the World Championships next year. A new Commodore needs to be picked in the next few weeks since planning for the Gold Cup needs to start ASAP. Please, if you are from the Central Region and willing to take on the responsibility let us know. We need to set the dates for the event soon and if have we don’t have a Central Region Rear Commodore, we will be forced to have a different region host.

THE DN ICE YACHT

The DN is most popular iceboat in the world. Whether you are a racer or cruiser, your $25 membership in the IDNIYRA helps to promote the art and skill of DN ice yacht construction and the sport of ice yachting on all the hard waters of the world.